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Part One: Alfred Hitchcock: The Director Who Randomly Tortured People

Behind the Bastards

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Alfred Hitchcock is often reputed to hold actors in disdain, but he actually has a special way with them. His inimitable humor puts him at ease while his enduring patience gives them any confidence they may need. He became infamous as his career really took off in the late 50s for writing his actors and actors his heart. This was not always a bad thing.

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